This study uses a community-based sample to examine the help seeking behaviours of male victims of sexual abuse or assault. Participants in the study were asked if they had talked to a counsellor, called a sexual assault helpline or visited a medical doctor after their victimisation. Only 17% of the men who disclosed being sexually assaulted reported receiving professional help. Significant associations were found between professional care seeking behaviour and physical injury, being threatened during the assault, a friend or family member being the perpetrator or being in danger. Further research is recommended to better understand the characteristics and barriers of help-seeking behaviours among male victims of sexual assault which in turn can lead to the development of appropriate treatment programs